Newsletter

Newsletter: Diving Deep to Protect Infrastructure & Preserve Aquatic Ecosystems

The Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) Dive Team provides specialized underwater inspection and ecological survey services to municipalities, focusing on the integrity and safety of submerged structures like bridges, culverts, dams,…
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Newsletter: Fiscal Responsibility is Key to Infrastructure Improvement

Michigan community leaders are tasked with funding infrastructure improvements while balancing budgets. Key to this are Asset Management Plans (AMPs) and Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs). AMPs inventory community assets, while…
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Newsletter: Last Chance to Apply for Community Matching Grant Projects (Indiana – Q3)

This is your last chance to apply for up to $1.5 million in Community Crossing Matching Grants (CCMG) grants in 2024. Don’t delay! The second Call for Projects in the…
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Newsletter: Changes Coming to Pedestrian Accessibility Standards

Michigan communities will soon have to adhere to new rules with significant changes for pedestrian intersection crosswalks, including roundabouts, to maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The…
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Newsletter: Leverage Your Dollars with Federal Aid Grants

It’s never too early to plan for Federal-Aid grant transportation projects. Last month, the Indiana Department of Transportation announced that $155.6 million in federal transportation funding was awarded to 51…
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Newsletter: New Brownfield Funding for Housing Developments

A recent change in Michigan’s Brownfield program gives communities an unprecedented opportunity to build affordable housing and transform underutilized or abandoned property and buildings into productive spaces. The change is…
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Newsletter: First Call for Community Crossing Matching Grant Projects (Indiana)

The first Call for Projects in the 2024 Community Crossing Matching Grants (CCMG) program is underway and a second Call for Projects is expected in July. Indiana cities, towns and…
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Newsletter: Update your GIS for Best Decision Making

Community leaders in Michigan who have invested in a Geographical Information System (GIS) are now faced with the challenge of keeping them up to date or watching them become obsolete.…
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Newsletter: Plan Now for Federal-Aid Grant Projects

It’s time for Indiana communities to begin discussions on new bridges, roads, sidewalks, or safety improvement projects. A call for Federal-Aid Grant projects opens October 30. Check out our newsletter…
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Newsletter: Parks & Recreation Master Plans: Start Planning Your Future Today

Creating parks and recreational facilities takes time, public involvement, and money. And it requires a five-year parks and recreation master plan. Timing is critical, and depending on the complexity, a…
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